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Unusual stone find reveals "stunning history"

An unusual stone find in a gravel pit has turned out to carry a staggering story, writes Lund University in a press release.

Hammer attack at university – several injured

New Spider Species Named After Pop Songs

A Chinese researcher has named 16 new spider species after songs by the Taiwanese artist Jay Chou.

Dinosaur footprints discovered in Great Britain

Around 200 dinosaur footprints, dated back 166 million years, have been excavated by researchers in the United Kingdom – a discovery believed to be the largest made in the country.

Call to Action: Sara Lidman's Farm is Falling into Disrepair

Sara Lidman's home in Missenträsk was mismanaged by Umeå University, claim twelve signatories from Västerbotten's literary world. They want to restore the cultural heritage and create a new cultural center there.

Sad Bananas Triggered Buying Spree in the Store

Single bananas account for a large part of the stores' food waste. But appealing to customers' emotions can save sad and lonely bananas.

German "door opener" receives first Fosse Prize

The German translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel receives the first Jon Fosse Prize for Translators. The prize is Europe's largest of its kind.

Discovery: Chimney Smoke Causes Snowfall

Smoke from chimneys can lead to increased ice formation in clouds, which in turn causes local snowfall, shows a new study. There are quite significant differences, says researcher Velle Toll.